Chester Township Book - Deaths / Burials

William Fitch, son of Ebenezer, and Hannah Fitch, Departed this Life, on Monday, the twenty Seventh day of November, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy five, being two years, Seven months, and Eleven days old. Recorded November 29th, 1775. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Silent Dimick, son of Asa, and Deborah Dimick, Departed this Life, on the twenty fourth day of December, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy one. Recorded December 6th, 1775. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Elizabeth Negoos, Wife of William Negoos, Departed this Life, on the Eighteenth day of December, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy. Recorded January 11th, 1776. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Sarah Lynch, daughter of Timothy, and Mary Lynch, Departed this Life on the twenty fifth day of June, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy four. Recorded January 17th, 1776. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Lydia Melvin, Daughter of Robert, and Phebe Melvin, Departed this Life on the Ninth day of September, one thousand, Seven hundred and Sixty three. Recorded January 19th, 1776. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Hannah Cornelia, Wife of Daniel Cornelia, Departed this Life on the fourteenth day of June, one thousand, Seven hundred and Sixty Seven. Recorded February 6th, 1776. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Simon Floyd, Senior, Departed this Life, on the Eighth day of March, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy Six, being Seventy five years, and twelve days old. Recorded March 11th, 1776. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Jacob Hatt Departed this Life on the twenty Eighth day of July, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy two. Recorded March 12th, 1776. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Elizabeth Mervin, Daughter of William, and Anne Mervin, Departed this Life on the Seventh day of September, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy Six. Recorded December 6th, 1776. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Mary Whitemore, Wife of Joseph Whitemore, Departed this Life on the Ninth day of November, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy one. Recorded January 27th, 1777. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

John Porch Departed this Life on the fourteenth day of July, one thousand, Seven hundred and Sixty Nine. Recorded March 13th, 1777. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Joshua Porch, Son of John, and Lydia Porch, Departed this Life on the fourteenth day of November, one thousand, Seven hundred and Sixty Eight. Recorded March 13th, 1777. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Richard Lacy Departed this Life on the thirtieth day of October, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy two. Recorded March 13th, 1777. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Thomas Hovey Departed this Life on the Seventh day of January, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy Six. Recorded March 29th, 1777. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Susannah Prescott, Daughter of Jonathan, and Anne Prescott, Departed this Life on the twenty third day of May, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy five. Recorded April 13th, 1777. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Abraham Bradshaw Departed this Life on the twenty third day of May, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy five. Recorded April 13th, 1777. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Sarah Levy, Wife of Nathan Levy, Departed this Life on the third day of July, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy one. Recorded September 14th, 1777. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

William Negoos Departed this Life on the twenty Second day of October, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy Seven. Aged fifty Eight years. Recorded November 20th, 1777. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

James Greenlaw Departed this Life on the twenty Second day of October, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy Seven. Recorded November 24th, 1777. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Mercy Waters, Wife of Samuel Waters, Departed this Life on the twentieth day of February, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy Eight. Aged forty two years, and Nine days. Recorded March 11th, 1778. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Widow Margaret Colicut Departed this Life on the twentieth day of March, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy Nine. Recorded April 19th, 1779. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Elisabeth Hatt, Daughter of Henry, and Eve Hatt, Departed this Life on the Second day of September, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy Eight. Recorded September 22nd, 1779. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Elijah Fitch, son of Ebenezer, and Hannah Fitch, Departed this Life on the fifth day of November, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy Nine. Aged one year, four months, 3 weeks. Recorded November 6th, 1779. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

William Pratt, Son of Joseph, and Susannah Pratt, Departed this Life on the twelvth day of September, one thousand, Seven hundred and Seventy Eight. Recorded August 25th, 1780. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Timothy Houghton, Esqr., Departed this Life on the tenth day of May, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty. Aged 63 years. Recorded November 18th, 1780. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Joseph Whitemore Departed this Life on the Sixth day of December, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty. Recorded December 15th, 1780. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Sarah Waters, Wife of Samuel Waters, Departed this Life on the Sixth day of December, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty. Recorded December 15th, 1780. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Richard Mede Departed this Life on the twenty Second day of June, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty. Recorded July 16th, 1781. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Joseph Pratt Departed this Life on the Seventh day of October, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty one. Recorded October 28th, 1781. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Mary Crandal, Wife of William Crandal, Departed this Life on the twenty Second day of April, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty three. Recorded October 13th, 1783. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Virtue Crocker, Daughter of Elijah, and Abigail Crocker, departed this Life on the fifth day of July, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty three. Recorded October 13th, 1783. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

David Houghton Departed this Life on the twenty Seventh day of November, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty three. Recorded February 18th, 1784. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Catherine Greenlaw, Daughter of James, and Catherine Greenlaw, departed this Life on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty four. Recorded August 9th, 1784. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Catherine Baker, Wife of Henry Baker, Departed this Life on the Eighteenth day of August, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty four. Recorded March 1st, 1785. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Anne Corney, Wife of Nicholas Corney, Departed this Life on the Seventh day of November, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty five. Aged Seventy four years. Recorded November 27th, 1786. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Nicholas Corney Departed this Life on the Eighteenth day of April, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty Seven. Aged Eighty four. Recorded May 6th, 1787. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Nathan Levy Departed this Life on the Eighteenth day of May, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty Seven. Aged 67 years. Recorded May 21st, 1787. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Lydia Walker, Wife of Gotlieb Walker, junr., Departed this Life on the fourteenth day of June, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty Seven. Recorded March 1st, 1788. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

John Green, Son of James Green, Esqr., Departed this Life on the fifth day of May, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty five. Recorded February 27th, 1789. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Capt. William Bell Departed this Life on the Eleventh day of July, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety. Recorded July 15th, 1790. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Elijah Fitch Departed this Life on the Seventeenth day of September, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety. Aged Seventy two years, and Seven months. Recorded September 21st, 1790. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Thomas Floyd Departed this Life on the Ninth day of April, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety one. Aged fifty Seven. Recorded April 10th, 1791.

David Vaughan Departed this Life on the Seventeenth day of May, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety one. Recorded May 18th, 1791. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

The Revd. John Seccombe Departed this Life on the twenty Seventh day of October, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety two. Aged 84 years, 5 months. Recorded October 29th, 1792. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Anne Floyd, Wife of Simon Floyd, departed this Life on the twelvth day of February, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety three. Aged forty Six years, and Seven Months. Recorded May 31st, 1793. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Matthias Goldberger Departed this Life on the Eleventh day of July, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety three. Recorded July 13th, 1793. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Lillis Floyd, Wife of David Floyd, departed this Life on the twenty Second day of October, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety four. Recorded November 17th, 1794. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Widow Abigail Bradshaw departed this Life on the Eighth day of February, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety Six. Aged 73 years, and 2 months. Recorded March 1st, 1796. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Henry Hatt, Senior, Departed this Life on the 24th of May, 1818. Recorded January 1, 1822. John Bezanson, Town Clerk.

Widow Mercy Seccombe Departed this Life on the twenty fourth day of January, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety Seven. Aged 77 years, 8 months, 27 days. Recorded February 3d, 1797. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Mary Greenlaw, Wife of William Greenlaw, departed this Life on the Eleventh day of October, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety Seven. Recorded October 23d, 1797. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Margaret Martin, Wife of John Martin, Esqr., Departed this Life on the twenty Eighth day of September, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety Seven, at four o'clock in the Afternoon. Aged forty Seven years. She was born at Pittenweem, Fife County, in Scotland. Recorded January 17th, 1798. Ebenezer Fitch, T.C.

George Millet, Senr., Departed this Life on the twenty Eighth day of May, one thousand, Eight hundred. Recorded July, 1800. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Simon Floyd, Senr., Departed this Life on the tenth day of September, one thousand, Eight hundred. Recorded September 12th, 1800. Ebenezer Fitch, T. Clerk.

Mary Frail, daughter of George, and Kezia Frail, departed this Life on the Nineteenth day of January, one thousand, Eight hundred and one. Recorded January 26th, 1801. Ebr. Fitch, Town Clerk.

Hannah Fitch, Wife of Ebenezer Fitch, departed this Life on the Eighteenth day of February, one thousand, Eight hundred and one, in the Sixty third year of her Age. Recorded February 21st, 1801. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Mercy Seccombe departed this Life on the twenty fifth day of March, one thousand, Eight hundred and one. Aged 57 years. Recorded March 28th, 1801. Ebenezer Fitch, T. Clerk.

William Mervin, Senior, Departed this Life on the eighth day of January, one thousand, Eight hundred and three. Recorded October 19th, 1804. Ebr. Fitch, T.C.

Daniel Dimock, Son of the Revd. Joseph Dimock, departed this Life on the twenty Eighth day of January, one thousand, Eight hundred and one. Recorded October 19th, 1804. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Ann Mervin, Daughter of Thomas, and Elisabeth Mervin, departed this Life on the Seventeenth day of February, one thousand, Eight hundred. Recorded October 22d, 1804. Ebr. Fitch, Town Clerk.

Sarah Mervin, Daughter of Thomas, and Elisabeth Mervin, departed this Life on the twenty Sixth day of February, one thousand, Eight hundred. Recorded October 22d, 1804. Ebr. Fitch, Town Clerk.

James Anderson, 1st Son of James, and Elisabeth Hume Anderson, departed this Life on the Seventeenth day of September, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty Six. Recorded February 12th, 1805. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Ann Weidel, Wife of George Weidel, Departed this Life on the thirtieth day of May, one thousand, Eight hundred. Recorded February 13th, 1805. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Rebecca Lacy, Daughter of Richard, and Catherine Sophia Lacy, departed this Life on the twenty first day of October, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety Seven. Recorded March 25th, 1805. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Jane Walker, Wife of James Walker, departed this Life on the twenty first day of March, one thousand, Eight hundred and four. Recorded November 12th, 1805. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Gotlieb Walker, junr., departed this Life on the Eighteenth day of February, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety Nine. Recorded November 13th, 1805. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Margaret Pattillo, daughter of Alexander, and Elisabeth Pattillo, departed this Life on the Seventeenth day of January, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety Six. Recorded November 20th, 1805. Ebr. Fitch.

Elisabeth Pattillo, daughter of Alexander, and Elisabeth Pattillo, departed this Life on the twenty Eighth day of January, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety Six. Recorded November 20th, 1805. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

James Smith, Son of James, and Elisabeth Smith, departed this Life on the fourth day of January, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety four. Recorded November 28th, 1805. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Mary Smith, Daughter of James, and Elisabeth Smith, departed this Life on the Sixth day of March, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety five. Recorded November 28th, 1805. Ebenezer Fitch, T. Clerk.

Alexander Thomson Departed this Life on the twenty Ninth day of September, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety Nine. Recorded December 3d, 1805. Ebr. Fitch, Town Clerk.

Sarah Walker, Daughter of William, and Sarah Walker, Departed this Life on the Eighth day of September, one thousand, Eight hundred and three. Recorded January 20th, 1806. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Elisabeth Campbel, daughter of Andrew, and _______ Campbel, Departed this Life on the Ninth day of August, one thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty Nine. Recorded February 10th, 1806. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Mary Campbel, Daughter of Andrew, and _______ Campbel, Departed this Life on the twenty Seventh day of September, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety one. Recorded February 10th, 1806. Ebr. Fitch, T. Clerk.

Lucy Campbel, Daughter of Andrew, and _______ Campbel, Departed this Life on the Sixteenth day of June, one thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety five. Recorded February 10th, 1806. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Ann Campbel, Daughter of Andrew, and _______ Campbel, Departed this Life on the thirteenth day of March, One thousand, Eight hundred and five. Recorded February 10th, 1806. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Elisabeth Hutt, Daughter of Jacob, and Mary Hutt, departed this Life on the twenty Seventh day of September, one thousand, Eight hundred and two. Recorded March 7th, 1806. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Sarah Garish Salar, Daughter of David Salar, departed this Life on the fourth day of March, One thousand, Eight hundred and Six. Recorded March 28th, 1806. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Samuel Ball, Son of Samuel, and Mary Ball, departed this Life on the tenth day of September, one thousand, Eight hundred and three. Recorded December 4th, 1806. Ebr. Fitch.

Mary Ball, Daughter of Samuel, and Mary Ball, departed this Life on the fourth day of February, one thousand, Eight hundred and four. Recorded December 4th, 1806. Ebr. Fitch, Town Clerk.

Elisabeth Thickpenny, wife of Anthony Thickpenny, departed this Life on the Second of January, one thousand, Eight hundred and Seven. Recorded March 25th, 1807. Ebenezer Fitch, Town Clerk.

Franklin Germenes Etter Pence Departed this life on the 10th of April, one thousand, Eight hundred and five. Recorded March 25th, 1810. Jno. Pence, Town Clerk.

Joseph William Pence, Son of Jno., and Esther Pence, Departed this life on the 26th of March, one thousand, Eight hundred and ten, at 12 o'clock in the Evening. Recorded March 26th, 1810. Jno. Pence, Town Clerk.

Elizabeth Runnels, Departed this life, November 8th, 1810. Recorded November 9th, 1810. Jno. Pence, Town Clerk.

______ Smith, Widow, Departed this life, the 26th of October, 1810. Recorded the 9th Novr., 1810. John Pence, Town Clerk.

Sarah Swiger, Daughter of Jno. Peter, and Mary Swiger Departed this life on the fourth day of May, one thousand, Eight hundred and three. Recorded Decr. 3rd, 1810. Jno. Pence, T.C.

Patrick Rinslow Departed this life the 23rd of Novr., one thousand, Eight hundred and ten. Recorded Decr. 3rd, 1810. Jno. E. Pence, Town Clerk.

Mary E. Cole, wife of Wm. Cole, Departed this life the 13th of May, One thousand, Eight hundred and fourteen. Recorded Jany. 5th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, Town Clerk.

Henry Cole, Son of Wm., and Mary Cole, Departed this life the 3rd of Jany., One thousand, Eight hundred and fifteen. Recorded Jany. 5th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, Town Clerk.

Hannah Sophia Moland, Daughter of Cristopher, and Catehrine Moland, departed this life the 31st of Augt., One thousand, Eight hundred and Eleven, aged 5 years. Recorded Jany. 12th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, Town Clerk.

Sophia Moland, Daughter of Cristopher, and Catherine Moland, departed this life the 6th day of Feby., One thousand, Eight hundred and fourteen. Recorded Jany. 12th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, Town C.

Wm. Anderson, Son of James, and Elizabeth Anderson, departed this life the 23rd of Jany., One thousand, Eight hundred and fourteen. Recorded Jany. 12th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, Town C.

Ann Floyd, Daughter of Nicholas, and Catherine Floyd, departed this life the 23rd of Decr., One thousand, Eight hundred. Recorded Jany. 12th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, Town Clerk.

Simeon Floyd, Son of Nicholas, and Catherine Floyd, departed this life the 11th of Decr., One thousand, Eight hundred and Seven. Recorded Jany. 12th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, Town Clerk.

Abbigale Houghton, Daughter of Levy, and Abbigal Houghton, Departed this life the 10th of April, One thousand, Eight hundred and Nine. Recorded Jany. 19th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, Town Clerk.

Nancy Millitt, daughter of Jacob, and Sarah Millitt, departed this life the 6th of Novr., One thousand, Eight hundred and Ten. Recorded Jany. 20th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, T.C.

Sarah Millitt, Daughter of Jacob, and Sarah Millitt, departed this life the 20th of Septr., One thousand, Eight hundred and fourteen. Recorded Jany. 20th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, Town C.

Jno. Millitt, Son of Jacob, and Sarah Millitt, departed this life the fourteenth day of January, One thousand, Eight hundred and four. Recorded Jany. 20th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, Town Clerk.

Patience Bradshaw, wife of Jno. Bradshaw, Departed this life on the Ninth day of March, One thousand, Eight hundred and Nine. Recorded March 21st, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, Town C.

Henry Hutt, Son of Martin, and Mary Hutt, departed this life the twenty Eighth day of June, One thousand, Eight hundred and Eleven. Recorded April 1st, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, T.C.

Margaret McMullen, wife of Neal McMullen, departed this Life, on the Second day of December, One thousand, Eight hundred and twelve. Recorded May 6th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, Town C.

Mary Ann Fitch, daughter of Jno., and Mary Fitch, Departed this life the Sixteenth day of July, One thousand, Eight hundred and thirteen. Recorded May 23rd, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, T.C.

Rebecca Magdalene departed this life on the Ninth day of July, One thousand, Eight hundred and fifteen, aged 73 years. Recorded July 15th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, T.C.
(Note - The record does not state who she was).

Sophia Bezanson, departed this life on the fifteenth day of July, One thousand, Eight hundred and fifteen, aged 22 years. Recorded July 15th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, T.C.

Catherine Stevens, wife of George Stevens, Departed this life on the first day of August, One thousand, Eight hundred and fifteen. Aged 42 (?) years, and 11 months. Recorded Septr. 2nd, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, T.C.

Mr. George Widel departed this life on the first day of October, One thousand, Eight hundred and fifteen. Aged 81 years. Recorded Octr. 14th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, T.C.

Mrs. Eunice Houghton departed this life on the Eighth day of October, One thousand, Eight hundred and fifteen. Aged 82 years. Recorded Octr. 14th, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, T.C.

Mr. John Billington departed this life on the twenty first day of October, One thousand, Eight hundred and fifteen. Aged 83 years. Recorded Octr. 22nd, 1815. Jno. E. Pence, T.C.

Mr. Jacob Mozer departed this life on the thirty first day of January, One thousand, Eight hundred and sixteen. Aged 38 years. Recorded Feby. 17th, 1816. Jno. E. Pence, T.C.

John E. Pence, Departed this Life on the first day of September, 1818. Aged 42 years. Recorded 9 day of November, 1818. Henry Morgan, A.T.C.

Barbary Corkum Departed this Life on the 31st of August, 1814. Recorded Chester, 2th December, 1821. John Bezanson, Town Clerk.